• Project 1: Discovered a novel protein that regulates the actin cytoskeleton, mitochondrial quality, branched-chain metabolism, and aging in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Uncovered a connection between nutrients and cellular structures• Project 2: Studied the underlying mechanism of age-associated functional decline of the actin cytoskeleton in yeast • First-author publications: 2 methods chapters and 1 research article• Provided research and technical support for 4 colleagues and resulted in co-authorship on 4 additional publications• Awarded competitive 4-year NIH National Institute of Aging F31 pre-doctoral fellowship.

• Assessed and tracked nutritional deficiencies of neonatal/childhood development to understand the nutritional impact upon childhood diseases in a multi-country study (MAL-ED nutrient research project sponsored by the Gates foundation)• Executed ELISA protocols to analyze serum iron levels of collected samples • Compiled data reports on analysis and report corresponding results

• Designed and executed experiments investigating the functional role of ESCRTs in nutrient sensing and autophagy in yeast • Earned co-authorship on 3 publications (contributed results, analysis, and writing)

• Supervised communications between students and the professor • Organized and maintained guest speaker's lecture presentations on student’s electronic database, courseplus• Compiled a recommended book list for the class • Accompanied each class to oversee guest speaker presentations

• Executed FIA and cell-based assays with GMP standards to generate potency virus titers of live attenuated viruses of Influenza & Respiratory Syncytial Virus• Independently managed all RSV development samples and development stability projects• Operated daily testing service in a 7 team member work environment

• Developed and executed a collaborated research project based on classifying the protein characteristics of YPR015C in Saccharomyces cerevisiae• Classified the effects of YPR015C on cell cycle progression under various stress conditions. • Determined the cellular localization of YPR015C.

• Organized and led a weekly workshop to strengthen knowledge and understanding of genetics. • Developed individual problem-solving strategies by adapting to various learning styles.

• Investigated cellular components required to sustain a metabolic integration between Bacillus subtilis and Salmonella enterica.• Acquired 2 auxotrophic mutants to further understand metabolic integration between bacterial species• Discovered valine and leucine as preliminary amino acids responsible for restoring growth during metabolic integration

• Assisted nurses with patient flow, measured and recorded newborn weight/temp, set up breast pump apparatuses.